LUXURY ESCAPE FROM NORTH TO SOUTH OF VIETNAM 14 DAYS

(Itinerary: Hanoi – Ha Long luxury cruise- Hue- Da Nang- Hoi An- Saigon – Can Tho O/N on Bassac cruise)

Tour code XSEV0050-LUXURY& HONEYMOON TOURS

Highlights:

  • Experience multi-color of Vietnamese culture in Hanoi
  • Enjoy The Quintessence of Tokin Show , show is performed on water
  • Enjoy 2 days 1 night on Ha Long Bay cruise program with a variety of family-oriented outdoor activities like kayaking, swimming, boat rowing, cave visiting, cooking class with Luxury cruise
  • Relaxing beach stay in Da Nang beach
  • Take pleasure days in the peaceful Hoi An Ancient Town where you will immerse yourselves in the tranquility of the countryside, admire the harmonious combination of architecture in the town center
  • Explore the bustle Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic heart of Vietnam
  • Visit the famous Cu Chi network of underground tunnels by speed boat from Saigon
  • A truly experience 2 days 1 night on Mekong cruise and Uncover the unique way of life on the Mekong Delta as you experience the lively floating markets and riverside towns. This 2-day adventure will take you into the heart of the Delta for an unforgettable trip down winding rivers and past gorgeous scenery


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Overview

Start in Hanoi and end in Ho Chi Minh City! With tour Luxury Escape from North to South of Vietnam in 14Days included Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh – Mekong. We hope this schedule will help you get the most out of the people, life and customs of Vietnam as well as experience our best service.

Tour summary:

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DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Private driver

Distance:  Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 35 km à 45 minutes
Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Stay overnight in Hotel.

(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).

Meals: No

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI SIGHTSEEING – THE QUINTESSENCE OF TONKIN SHOW (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

Morning: visit Ho Chi Minh’s House & His Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-Pillar Pagoda.

 Then visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.

12:00: After visiting, you will have a meal at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant.

In the afternoon: Continue to visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam) and then Ly Thai To monument.

Walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower). You will continue waking tour around the Old Quarter,

17:00pm: we pick up and transfer to see Tonkin show is one of the most interesting shows in Hanoi at this stage. The Show lasts from 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM and draws inspiration from the spiritual history of the nearby Thay Pagoda telling the story of the pagoda’s founding by venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh, and explains the ancient union between religion and the monarchy. Years in the making and with hundreds of performers an interactive stage, state-of-the-art technology, and a stunning setting, this live spectacle is an unmissable highlight of any trip to Hanoi. Dinner will be in the area in a nice building. Stay overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI – PARADISE CRUISE LUXURY (B,L,D)

Limousine Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise

Distance : Hanoi – Ha Long: 160 km à 4 hours

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

08.00: Leave Hanoi – Transfer to Ha Long Bay by Shuttle Bus pick up from Hotel. Hanoi-Ha Long Bay-Hanoi.

11.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island

11.45 – 12.00: Transfer to cruise ship

12.00: Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins

12.15: Depart to Ha Long Bay – cruise and program commence

13.00 – 14.30: Asian Lunch Buffet

14.30: Arrive at Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) – explore most famous grotto

15.45: Transfer to cruise ship.

16.30: Arrive at Cua Van Fishing Village – experience life of local people

17.15: Continue cruise through Ha Long Bay

18.00: Arrive at Dong Tien (Fairy Cave) Area – swimming or kayaking, stay overnight

19.00 – 20.30: Asian Dinner Buffet

21.00 – 23.00: Happy Hour and Music – enjoy ‘Buy One – Get Two Drinks’

21.00: Evening Activities – enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services

23.00: Program ends – Sleep Well!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight on Ha Long cruise

 

DAY 4: TRA SAN – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR-HANOI (B,L)

Limousine Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise

Distance: Ha Long- Hanoi: 160 km à 4 hours

06.00: Tai Chi session on Sundeck

06.00 – 08.00: Morning Activities – swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services.

07.00 – 08.30: International Breakfast Buffet.

08.30: Continue cruise through Ha Long Bay.

09.00: Check-out cabins and settle bills.

10.30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island.

10.45: Transfer from cruise ship – Check out.

11.30: Cruise and program ends & Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi around 15:30PM

Check in hotel & free time to go sightseeing in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Hanoi 

DAY 5: HANOI  FREE AND EASY-  HUE (B) BY FLIGHT

Private driver

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

Free and easy in until transfer to airport for flight to Hue

Upon arrival Hue, our driver will pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Hue

DAY 6: HUE SIGHTSEEING (B,L)

Private driver & guide

After breakfast, you start Hue City Tour from Toa Kham port where the dragon boats anchor. Embarking into a local boat, you stream along Perfume River, which is famous with the dreamlike looking, and located in the heart of Hue. People say that had not seen Perfume River and Ngu Mountain, not known Hue yet. Firstly, we stop at Thien Mu Pagoda – the most characteristic pagoda for the majestic period of Buddha in central Vietnam.
After sauntering around Thien Mu pagoda, car transfer to visit Hue Imperial City: impressive in size and historical value, was for almost 145 years (1802 to 1945) the home of the Nguyen rulers, and the political heart of Vietnam. Its grounds are protected by fortified rampart 2 km square and ringed by a moat taking its water from the Perfume River. This enclosure is the Citadel, and inside is the Imperial City, with at its heart the Purple Forbidden City. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we continue to visit royal tomb with one of the most typical Vietnamese Architect: Minh Mang Tomb: is considered the most majestic of all royal tombs in Hue. Built 20 years after his reign and completed after his death, the symmetrical structure of the tomb is a reflection of harmony with nature.
End of Hue city tour, we come over Phu Cam conical hat making village, where holds a part of Hue’s cultural spirit. The tender Hue woman is inherent in the violet long dress and Bai Tho conical hat. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Hue

DAY 7: HUE- PASS OF THE OCEAN CLOUD TO DA NANG – MY SƠN SANCTUARY  (B,L)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

Heading to Hoi An through the astonishing
“Pass of the ocean cloud”. Photos stop on the top of the path to admire the view and Homemade lunch in a cottage away from the center of the city, friendly family and delicious local cuisine. 

In the afternoon, Take to visit My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Free and easy on the beach. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Da Nang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Da Nang

DAY 8: DA NANG COOKING CLASS – HOI AN TOWN  (B,L)

Private driver & guide

Breakfast is served at your hotel.

Tour starts at 8:00AM.

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Hai café. We start the day with a welcome drink at our meeting point.

Visit Hoi An’scolourful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.

We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat what we have cooked.

Recipes:

  • Rice paper (making)
  • Fresh Rice Paper Rolls of Shrimp
  • Crispy Hoi An Pancakes with Shrimp, Herbs, Bean Sprouts & a Peanut Sauce
  • Seafood Salad with mixed Vietnamese Herbs served in Half a Pineapple
  • Quang Nam Style Fresh Noodles with Chicken
  • Food Decoration – Pineapple Boat, 3 Colored Flowers & Vietnamese Hand Fan

In the afternoon, Transfer direct to Hoi An for check in and Hoi An Ancient Town discovery. You enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 – year old Tan Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Spending you time at sea, shopping or doing some fast services tailor-clothes made with best quality.

18:30PM: Dinner is on your own. Transfer back to hotel. Stay overnight in Da Nang

Tonight we make our way to the water edge with hundreds of locals to release our lanterns and enjoy the spellbinding spectacle of hundreds of sparkling lights sailing down river and lighting up the night sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch  

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Da Nang

DAY 9: DA NANG FREE AND EASY (B)

Breakfast is served at your hotel.

You have half day free & relax in Da Nang beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Da Nang

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Da Nang

DAY 10: DA NANG  FREE AND  EASY ON BEACH– FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH (B)

Private driver

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

Free and easy in Da Nang beach until transfer to airport for flight to Saigon.

Upon arrival Ho Chi Minh city, our driver will pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation  at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 11: SAIGON THE HISTORY OF CU CHI TUNNELS BY SPEED BOAT- SAIGON SIGHTSEEING  (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Tang Cang pier and set sail aboard a speedboat along the Saigon River. During the cruise, admire the scenery and tuck into a light breakfast of pastries and fresh fruit on board. At the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a short video presentation and learn how the Viet Cong used the 155-mile (250-kilometer) network of underground tunnels as command centers, ammunition stores, field hospitals, and war bunkers during the Vietnam War. Then, follow your guide on a tour of the tunnels and experience the fascinating site firsthand, as you crawl into the tunnels, pose for photos peeking out of a camouflaged trapdoor, or visit the shooting range (own expense). After the tour, transfer to the Tan Cang resort for a delicious Vietnamese-style lunch, before cruising back to Ho Chi Minh City

Late afternoon, Our guide will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street to visit Notre Dame Cathedral (The hundreds Years Red Cathedral)and Old Post Office, 2 most famous and oldest of classical French colonial architecture construction was built more than 100 years ago,  War Museum then visit The People’s Committee Hall.  Ben Thanh market.

Enjoy Dinner with Pho Hoa Pasteur – one of the best places to sample Vietnam’s most popular noodle soup. The restaurant has been run by successive generations of the same family which adds a little history to your meal. The broth recipe here is a family secret which helps create a little mystique around the flavors. Served with your bowl of pho is a plate of deep fried bread called “qouy”. This bread is actually of Chinese origin but it is finding favor as a daytime side dish. Stay overnight in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon

DAY 12: SAIGON – CAN THO- BASSAC O/N ON CRUISE –MANG THIT- CO CHIEN RIVER (B,L,D)

  • Private driver & guide

    • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

    8:30 AM: Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route. Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
    By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.

    Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.

    The crew serves dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.

    The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accommodation on Bassac cruise

    DAY 13: BASSAC CRUISE –CAI BE FLOATING MARKET  – SAIGON (B,L)

    • Private driver & guide

    06:00 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast at 7:00 while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
    The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
    Arrival near Cai Be, check-out and transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal if the tide allows.
    Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be’s handicraft.
    Lunch is at the local restaurant. Transfer back to Saigon. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Saigon.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Accommodation at Saigon.

    DAY 14:  SAIGON  DEPARTURE (B)

    Private driver

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

    Free morning. Then driver will take you to the airport for flight to your home.
    Saying goodbye to Vietnam & Xuan Son Travel see you again.

    Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

    NOTES

    1/ He weather & our latest advice on the weather

    Light clothes regardless of the season in the south but for the visit of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee. From November to March it can get pretty cold in the North, make sure to have warm clothes for mornings and evenings.

    Northern Vietnam:

    • Dec – Feb: 10°C to 25°C, mostly dry, grey.
    • March: 15°C to 30°C, season change, dry.
    • April – June: 25°C to 35°C, some heavy showers.
    • Sept – Oct: 25°C to 35°C, clear weather, occasional showers.

              Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.

    Central Vietnam : Hoi An, Hue

    • Dec – Feb: 15°C to 30°C, mostly dry, grey.
    • March – Aug: 25°C to 35°C, dry, ideal.
    • Sept-Nov: 23°C to 32°C, rain risk due to atmospheric depressions.

              Note: Occasional bad weather on the beaches from October to January.

    Southern Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta

    • All year: 25°C to 30°
    • Nov – June: 22°C to 34°C, dry and enjoyable especially from December to February.
    • July – Oct: 25 to 35°C, showers late afternoon, especially in September.
    2/ Visa
    • To go to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
    • The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on Vietnamese Entry Visa Waiver for Citizens of Five European Countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 15 days regardless of passport categories and purpose of entry into Vietnam, and is valid until June 30, 2021.
    • For any stay lasting more than 15 days, or for a multiple entry stay in a period of less than 15 days, a visa is required. A period of 30 days is required after the last exit from Vietnam in order to once again benefit from the visa waiver measure for a stay not exceeding 15 days.

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    3/ International flight
    • Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Vietnam for two reasons:
    • International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
    • The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
    4/ Which language?
    • The official and most widely spread language is Vietnamese.
    • English is spoken in all touristic areas.
    5/ Cancellation Policy:
    • More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
    • 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
    • 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
    • Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
    6/ What to Bring
    • Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
    • Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
    • Original Passport

    ACCOMMODATION
    LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
    The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.

    1. Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
    2. Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
    3. Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
    4. Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi

    Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)

    CITIES /AREAS HOME STAY HOTEL-STANDARD
    		 HOTELS-SUPERIOR
    		 HOTEL-DELUXE
    		 HOTELS- LUXURY
    HANOI …. …. …. La Siesta Classic Premium or similar Sofitel Legend Metropole / L’Opera/ Movempick Hotel
    CRUISE …. …. …. …. Paradise cruise/Dragon Legend cruise/Heritage/Dynasty/Orchird/ Genesis cruise……
    HUE …. …. …. Emm Hue/ Thanh Lich Royal Boutique/ Romance/Eldora /Saigon Morin or similar Pligrimage Village /Imperial/Azerai la residence Hue or similar
    SAIGON …. …. …. Cicilia hotel/ Silverland Charner/ Grand Silverland / Eden Star hotel or similar The Mys Dong Khoi hotel/ Hotel des Arts/ Majestic / Caravel Hotel or similar
    CAN THO CRUISE …. …. …. Bassac cruise / Sóng Xanh/ Victoria cruise ….

    SERVICES & PRICE

    TRAVEL PRICE: VIETNAM LUXURY ESCAPE FROM NORTH TO SOUTH OF VIETNAM 14 DAYS

    From…. To… usd /per
    Excluding international flights

     

    Inclusion

    • The English speaking guide as guided time
    • Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
    • 2days 1 night on Ha Long Bay Junk (sharing cruise, not private)
    • Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
    • 2 days 1 night overnight on Mekong cruise
    • Cruise trip Saigon- Cu Chi tunnel half day.
    • All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
    • Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip.
    • Government taxes & service charge

     

    Exclusion

     

    • International Flight tickets from/to your Home
    • 2 Internal Flights: Hanoi- Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh,
    • Early check in/ late check out
    • Meals, drinks & beverage not indicated
    • Vietnam visa stamp fee (about 25$/pax) & personal travel insurance
    • Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills

    Tips and gratuities

    Customize this tour

    This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.

    Contact us

    • +84 914374251
    • xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn

    My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.

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